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Beginning on Monday, 11th January and Tuesday, 12th January
In the coming session we will study the Uncial hand and also introduce a Half-uncial Celtic hand. Beginners will learn basic letter forms, spacing, layout and simple motifs and also the use of colour, texture and decorative capitals. Beginners should also undertake a project of their choice.
A very short introduction to the history and development of the Uncial hand and Celtic half-uncial. Tools and materials: nibs, inks, paper, colour, pencils, brushes..
- Introduction to the use of the chisel-edged nib. Size and weight.
- Basic structure of the letters. Videos and files to help you with the basic skills.
- The letter groups with lots of practice!
- Bringing it all together in a piece of work
- A Celtic hand for today. We will go through the basics in the same way.
How the classes work:
I do live Zoom classes that you take part in at 7pm on Mondays for more experienced calligraphers and on Tuesdays for beginners. (Usually a hour plus in length)
These Zoom classes consist of live demonstrations, Powerpoint presentations, short videos and discussions on exercises. You will get exercises to do every week. Photograph your best work and email it to me. I will comment, correct and return it to you.
There are lots of skills that go towards producing exciting work: the use of decorative designs, colour, different materials (gouache, watercolour, gilding, preparing the ground, other ways of enhancing your work). We will look at some of these as they may arise in the course.
Courses cost €120. Click on the Pay Now button bellow if you want to register for the course.
For more information email me at kevinhonan@gmail.com.
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